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Stanley Park covers 400 hectares, about 17% more than New York's 843 acre Central Park. Here is how to see it, plus the seawall closure to Nov 14.
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Surrey
From October 27 to November 8, 2026, Surrey Langley SkyTrain overnight and weekend work at 140 Street and Fraser Highway in Surrey runs 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with no through access on 140 Street north and south of Fraser Highway, right turn only from southbound 140 Street to westbound Fraser Highway, and a detour at 96 Avenue. Official map included.
Surrey
The Pattullo Bridge Replacement project says 112/111a Avenue in Surrey fully closes for milling and paving from about 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for about three nights (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and the Bridge Road and Old Yale Road intersection closes from Thursday, October 29 for about two nights (7 p.m. to about 6 a.m.). Official detour maps included.
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VancouverThings to Do
Stanley Park covers 400 hectares, about 17% more than New York's 843 acre Central Park. Here is how to see it, plus the seawall closure to Nov 14.
British ColumbiaLocal News
BC clocks stay the same on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. What changes for Vancouver winter mornings and evenings, and the new one-hour gap with Seattle.
LangleyThings to Do
Campbell Valley day trip: open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Nov. 2; eastern McLean Pond trails are closed.
SurreyTransit
From October 27 to November 8, 2026, Surrey Langley SkyTrain overnight and weekend work at 140 Street and Fraser Highway in Surrey runs 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with no through access on 140 Street north and south of Fraser Highway, right turn only from southbound 140 Street to westbound Fraser Highway, and a detour at 96 Avenue. Official map included.
SurreyTransit
The Pattullo Bridge Replacement project says 112/111a Avenue in Surrey fully closes for milling and paving from about 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for about three nights (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and the Bridge Road and Old Yale Road intersection closes from Thursday, October 29 for about two nights (7 p.m. to about 6 a.m.). Official detour maps included.
BelcarraThings to Do
Plan a 6 km Admiralty Point walk in Belcarra, with the Woodhaven bridge closure and Sasamat stair detour.
CoquitlamTransit
Coquitlam says its contractor begins road repaving on David Avenue between Genest Way and Shaughnessy Street on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for approximately one week. Work runs weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic drops to a single lane in active work zones, with occasional turn restrictions. Official location map included.
DeltaLocal News
Metro Vancouver has closed the Delta Nature Reserve in Delta, including the viewpoint and its access trail, while it removes the boardwalk built over 30 years ago. Removal is expected to take several months and construction of the replacement boardwalk starts in 2027. Official Metro Vancouver closure map included.
Maple RidgeThings to Do
Plan a Maple Ridge day trip to Kanaka Creek. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Nov. 2. Canyon Trail is 1.2 km one way, and a bear alert is posted.
